Improvement in fruit-driers



A. J. SMITH.

Fruit Drier. No. 92,113. Patented June 29. 1869.

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A. J. SMITH, or DEC'O'RAIL-IOWA.

Letters Patent No. 92,113, dated J1me 29, 1869.

IMPROVEMENT IN. PRUIT-DRIERS.

. The Schedule referred to in these Letters Patent and making part ofthe same.

To all whom it may concern:

Be'it-hnown that I, A. J. SMITH, of Deeorah, in the county ofWinneshiek, and in the State of Iowa, have invented certain new anduseful Improvements in Fruit-Briers; and, do hereby declare that thefollowing is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, referencebeing had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of referencemarked thereon.

The nature of my invention consists in the con struction of a portablefruit-drier; and has for its object to dry fruit rapidly, by spreadingit on wire cloth, which admits the air to pass freely through the fruit,carrying off the moisture, and at the same time protecting it fromflies, bugs, and other insects, as well as from fowls, which generallyare so troublesome. v

In order to enable others to make and use my invention, I will nowproceed to describe its construction and operation, referring to theannexed drawings, which form a part of this specification, and whichrepresent a front view of my fruit-drier.

A A represents -a frame-work, of suitable size and material, which iscovered on all sideswith wire cloth, one side being hinged, and formingdoors, B B, as

shown.

as the inside of the drier, with its bottom covered with wire cloth.

These trays can be withdrawn and filled with fruit, or anything elsethat needs drying, and placed in the dryer or safe A again, and set inthe sun, or placed over the stove, and the drying goes on withoutfurther care.

As the fruit in this condition is well supplied with air, it does notmould, and dries rapidly, and is entirely secured from the filth offlies or other insects.

In case of a storm, the fruit-safe can be picked up at once and carried7 into the house, and placed over or near the stove, and the drying goeson without the usual handling and spilling of the fruit, or danger ofmoulding, if kept too long within doors.

This fruit-drier is especially well adapted to drying green corn.

I am aware that a portable cupboard, having wire screen at the bottom,top, and sides, is not new.

What I claim, is I The arrangement of the wooden frame, A, with screenson top, bottom, and sides, screen-doors, B B, ledges A A, andscreen-trays I) D, forming a fruitdrier, as specified.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing, I have hereunto set my hand,this-17th day oi'July, 1868.

Witnesses; A. J. SMITH.

RYAN Wimp, E. CUTLER, Jn.

